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Commonwealth Utilities Commission

Policy Area

Energy and Environmental Affairs

Purpose

To supervise and control the Department of Public Utilities.

Seat Restrictions

These seats are appointed by the Secretary, but approved by the Governor.

Compensation

Initial base salary for chairman shall be $90,000 and the initial base salary of the other members shall be $82,500.

Legal Authority

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 25, Section 2
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Commonwealth Utilities Commission Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Cecile Fraser Esq.Seat 3 (4-year (R))Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental AffairsApril 10, 2021
Robert HaydenAt-Large - Seat 2Governor-
Matthew H. NelsonAt-Large - Seat 1 (Chair)Governor-